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Original circa 1960 J.P.A. "Macugnaga-Pecetto" Mont Rose Ski Poster

Circa 1960

$1,665.10
£1,221.74
€1,680VAT Included
CA$2,306.78
A$2,328.51
CHF 1,337.97
MX$28,224.29
NOK 15,486.28
SEK 15,818.36
DKK 10,674.70

About the Item

This charming original travel poster created circa 1960 by the artist J.P.A. promotes the celebrated Italian ski resort of Macugnaga-Pecetto, nestled at the foot of the majestic Monte Rosa massif in the Italian Alps. With its bold simplified forms and vibrant colour palette, the poster perfectly captures the optimism and graphic modernity of post-war European tourism advertising. Dominated by deep blue skies, vivid pink ski lifts and stylised mountain peaks, the composition embraces the visual language of the 1950s and 1960s, when winter sports became increasingly accessible to a growing international audience. Located in the Piedmont region near the Swiss border, Macugnaga is one of the oldest alpine resorts in Italy and enjoys an exceptional setting beneath the eastern face of Monte Rosa, whose summit rises to 4,618 metres, making it the second-highest mountain massif in the Alps after Mont Blanc. The artist highlights the resort's modern infrastructure through the oversized pink cable-car pylons that dominate the foreground, symbols of technological progress and the golden age of alpine tourism. The small gondola suspended against the mountain backdrop evokes the excitement of ascending towards the snow-covered slopes and panoramic alpine vistas. The striking use of pink against blue and white creates a highly memorable image, while the stylised pine trees and simplified village architecture reinforce the poster's playful and distinctly mid-century aesthetic. This graphic approach reflects the influence of contemporary Swiss and Italian design, which favored clarity, colour and immediate visual impact. The mention of "Une semaine 395 F." provides a fascinating historical snapshot of European holiday culture during the economic boom years, when ski vacations became increasingly popular among French and international travellers. Unlike the highly detailed railway posters of the early twentieth century, this composition embraces modernist reduction, relying on strong shapes and limited colours to convey atmosphere and destination identity with remarkable efficiency. Today, original alpine travel posters from the 1950s and 1960s are highly sought after by collectors for their decorative qualities and their nostalgic evocation of the golden age of European winter tourism. Combining elegant modernist design with the timeless appeal of the Italian Alps, "Macugnaga-Pecetto – Mont Rose" remains a wonderful example of mid-century travel advertising and an evocative celebration of one of Italy's most spectacular mountain destinations. Original poster Tourism - Ski - Mountain Mont Rose Italy - Special Club Azur
  • Creator:
    J.P.A.
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792218302802

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